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Jiu Ji Xi Xian San就急稀涎散

Urgent Powder to Dilute Saliva

Medicinals
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Composition

  • Zao JiaoFr. Gleditsiae15 g

    Dispels Phlegm, opens the Orifices and revives the Spirit.

    • Ming Fan
    for Wind-Phlegm leading to Wind-Stroke, coma or seizures with profuse Phlegm obstructing the orifices with drooling.
  • Ming FanAlumen30 g

    Clears Heat and expels Phlegm.

Actions

  • Unblocks the sensory orifices
  • Expels Phlegm
  • Provokes emesis

Patterns treated

  • Accumulation of Phlegm within the body
  • A Wind-stroke pattern

Manifestations

  • Copious Phlegm and saliva accompanied by a rattling in the throat
  • Blockage in the flow of Qi
  • A sense of being weighed down
  • Reduced muscular tone across all four limbs
  • A change in mental clarity or
  • A state of unconsciousness
  • The mouth pulled to one side
Pulse
The pulse presents as slippery, excessive, and forceful.

Indications

  • A case of Wind-stroke
  • Bi obstruction of the throat
  • Abrupt loss of consciousness

Cautions

Discontinue use as soon as the acute episode has passed.